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Name
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(Na,K)₆Ca₂(Si₆Al₆O₂₄)Cl₂(CO₃)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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5
Mohs hardness
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2.48
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {101 0}
Cleavage
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P6_3
Space group
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Cancrinite, Cancrinite-sodalite
Structural group
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Blr · Approved
IMA
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2008
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Na · K · Ca · Si · Al · O · Cl · C
Elements
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